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Chart: Top Commercials—Total Viewing

  Nine of the 10 most-viewed commercials in August appeared during an episode of CBS’ “Big Brother,” according to TiVo’s Stop Watch ratings service. That episode was only the 10th-most-watched show on TV that month, counting both live and delayed…

NBC Agency Ups Hartnett to Senior VP

Bill Hartnett has been promoted to senior VP of advertising and promotion of the NBC Agency, East Coast. He previously was vice president. Mr. Hartnett now is responsible for managing the integration and daily operation of MSNBC creative services into…

Comcast, Meredith See Demand for Parents TV

Comcast has made a deal with Meredith Corp. to create an on-demand service called Parents TV. Parents TV content will feature experts from Meredith’s magazines, including Parents, Family Circle and American Baby. Meredith Video Solutions, the company’s in-house development, production…

‘CW Now’ Adding Ads

“CW Now,” the show touted for having no commercial breaks, plans to add commercials in the first quarter. The program, which airs Sundays at 7 p.m., was touted by CW network executives as a grand experiment. The half-hour show has…

Studies Find More TV Viewership Is Online

Web Video Also Seeing Growing Acceptance

Media Firm’s Web Site Can Give Insight

Online Presence—or Lack Thereof—Shows How Company Can Help You

Holiday Cheer for ABC Family’s Elf

With Net’s Ratings Up, New Placement Deal Stokes Ad Sales

Broadcast Ratings Take Dip

Release of Commercial Numbers Steals Attention From Decline

ESPN Leverages Online Consumers

Growing Web Site Usage Leads Way to Cross-Promotion

Fox Selling Out on World Series Ad Spots

Even Before Teams Are Set, Inventory Is Getting Scarce